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Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika
- Hydra
- signed and dated GHIKA / 58 lower right
- oil on board
- 33 by 41cm., 13 by 16n.
Provenance
Alexander Iolas Gallery, New York
Purchased from the above by the present owner in 1984
Purchased from the above by the present owner in 1984
Literature
Anina Valkana, Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika. His paintings (To zografiko tou ergo), Athens, 2011, p. 292, no. 268, illustrated
Condition
The board is flat, even and ensuring a stable support. There are two pinhead-size nail holes visible to the far upper left and far lower right corner, and one diagonal line of stable craquelure to the upper left of the composition. Ultra-violet light reveals no sign of retouching. The work is in good original condition and ready to hang.
Presented in a gilt frame with a beige inner slip.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."